49: Prophetic Dreams pt.1: Little Red Lie

Apr 17, 20242 min read

Updated: Feb 20

A true crime podcast episode on the Red Barn Murder in Polstead in 1827. Maia introduces us to a surprising number of Anne's as she explains who was Maria Martin. How tragic and unnecessary her death was, and the man behind the crime, murderer William Corder. Grant and Maia cover the difficult choices women were left with in the 1800s, why a bad man got away with so much, and finally the trial and execution of William Corder. Join us as Maia explains a Little Red Lie.

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Images Referenced:

The Red Barn - Public Domain (Owlcation)

Illustration of Maria Marten - Public Domain (Owlcation)	Illustration of William Corder - Library of Congress
The Title of the Book about the Trial - Public Domain	William's "Lonely Hearts" Advertisement - Public Domain
The Iconic Response to William's Ad - Public Domain (both photos above)	William's Execution - Public Domain (Owlcation)